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15-Minute Homemade Raspberry Sauce

by Jolina 39 Comments [This site contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See Terms of Use for more information.]

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Delicious homemade raspberry sauce in 15 minutes! Made with ingredients you already have in your pantry. Drizzle on waffles and pancakes, pour over ice cream, make raspberry buttercream, the possibilities are endless.

Homemade Raspberry Sauce

This whole baking and blogging business has been quite an adventure. I’ve learned to make bread (still at it), I’ve met fellow foodies (Hi, Natanja!) and had my fair share of sprinkle explosions (remember my Funfetti Cake? So many sprinkles, so little time).

I’ve also learned that we both love the simple recipes. You like baking special cakes for your loved ones on their birthdays (I do, too) but the recipes you keep coming back to are the simple, everyday ones that make our lives easier (for example: how to make your own whipped cream or that quick and easy recipe for classic buttermilk scones). And I love that! I’m the same way.

Today I have another simple recipe which I hope you’ll love.

This homemade raspberry sauce cannot get any simpler. And with ingredients you can pronounce! Your pancakes and waffles and ice cream will never be the same again.

Frozen raspberries

Homemade Raspberry Sauce

For this recipe, I used frozen raspberries, which I froze myself when I was hoarding fruit in the summer (that was when I was on major smoothie mode – check out my Strawberry Mango Banana Smoothie).

I’m sure you can use fresh raspberries too.

Homemade raspberry sauce

Homemade Raspberry Sauce

Now that’s out of the way, all you need is water, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla. A quick 15 minutes on the stove and you got yourself homemade raspberry sauce. It cannot get any simpler than that.

Seeds or no seeds?

I strained my sauce through a mesh sieve to get most seeds out (mine is not fine enough to get them all out) but this is totally up to you. If they don’t bother you, by all means skip this step and go straight to drizzling!

Drizzle on everything!

Homemade Raspberry Sauce

And you can drizzle this on everything – pancakes, waffles, ice cream. You can use it to flavour your whipped cream or your buttercream. Darn it I even eat it on its own. It’s so good!

So next time you find yourself with an extra tub of raspberries or you’re on the raspberry syrup aisle at the store (they exist) and wondering if you should buy that bottle – you know what to do!

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Homemade Raspberry Sauce

15-Minute Homemade Raspberry Sauce

Author: Jolina
Delicious homemade raspberry sauce in 15 minutes! Drizzle on waffles and pancakes, pour over ice cream, make raspberry buttercream, the possibilities are endless.
4.75 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine North American
Servings 16 tbsp
Calories 25 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cups frozen raspberries about 8 oz
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan on medium heat, combine all ingredients except vanilla and bring to a boil. Stir regularly to break up the raspberries and to prevent sugar crystals from forming.
  • Once it boils, bring it down to a simmer and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. 
  • Add the 1 tsp vanilla, give the sauce another good stir and remove from heat. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds (optional). Best served warm. 

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gPotassium: 22mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional information are estimates only.

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  1. Joan Ernest says

    March 15, 2018 at 5:31 am

    3 stars
    I made raspberr syrup with a bag of frozen raspberries we wamted to get rid of. It was too sour for my daughter but my husband and I liked it. I don’t think I will add more sugar 1/3 cup is plenty. Maybe this is grown ups only sauce kids like it sweeter like chocolate or maple syrup.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      March 26, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      Hi Joan! I totally get that. We have raspberry AND chocolate AND maple syrup at home, there’s no reason we can’t have a little of everything 🙂

      Reply
  2. Eliza says

    March 4, 2018 at 7:47 am

    4 stars
    Had a chance to make this last Saturday – put a little less sugar and had to boil for longer to get it to the thickness I like. Didn’t strain, the seeds don’t bother anyone. It’s delicious. Will make a bigger batch next time. How long do you think this will last if kept in the refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      March 8, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      Hi Eliza. I’m so glad you liked it. The batch I made more than a month ago is still good. I keep it in the fridge in an airtight container. So I’d say a month and they’d still be OK.

      Reply
  3. Angie says

    February 3, 2018 at 9:58 pm

    This sounds so yummy perfect for winter or summer breakfast

    Reply
  4. Brianne says

    February 3, 2018 at 10:49 am

    What a delicious recipe! Rasberry sauce is my most favorite, I am so going to try making this over the weekend!

    Reply
  5. Denise Wright says

    February 3, 2018 at 8:27 am

    5 stars
    I’m so glad you used frozen raspberries! I have frozen raspberries! I wanted to try this because Saturday is waffle day in my house and it looked so good.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      February 4, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      Hope you guys like it! PS: I love that you have waffle day 🙂

      Reply
  6. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    February 2, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    What a delicious looking sauce. I love raspberries. Too bad they are only in season for a short time. I totally understand why you’d hoard them. I think I’d be putting them on everything.

    Reply
  7. Deb Savage says

    February 2, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    I have never made a sauce like this before but it looks delicious. It would definitely make the perfect addition to waffles.

    Reply
  8. Natanja @ Home Baked Bliss says

    February 2, 2018 at 9:03 am

    Well how lucky am I to be mentioned in one of your posts? 🙂 So happy we met! It’s exciting to watch your wonderful blog grow and also to drool over all the delicious recipes you share with us weekly. Keep up the amazing work!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      February 4, 2018 at 9:09 pm

      So happy we met too Natanja! Hope you guys are having a lovely time in your new home 🙂

      Reply
  9. Vyom says

    February 2, 2018 at 1:19 am

    This looks so tempting and just perfect for breakfast. So worth it. Will definitely try this very soon.

    Reply
  10. Veena Azmanov says

    February 1, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    Love that this gets done in 15 mins. Nothing beats raspberry sauce over our weekend brunch pancakes. My kids favorite. The color is always my favorite part..

    Reply
  11. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    February 1, 2018 at 4:40 pm

    5 stars
    I could find so many uses for this delicious sauce. Over pancakes, waffles, ice cream, yogurt…in coffee. Oh my…the ways are endless really.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      February 4, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      So many delicious options right?? I was thinking just this afternoon, I should have put some in hot choco too 🙂

      Reply
  12. Morgan Shaw says

    February 1, 2018 at 4:03 pm

    I have never thought about making homemade raspberry sauce until your recipe I will defonetly give it ago. It is so affordable with frozen raspberries to

    Reply
  13. sarah camille says

    February 1, 2018 at 2:06 pm

    This is such a fun way to add some flavor to so many things. I bet it would taste great on top of yogurt!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      February 4, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      I didn’t even think about yogurt! That would be yummy 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jazmin Williams says

    February 1, 2018 at 7:01 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow,this looks amazing! Definitely going to have to try making this and I’ll probably use it on everything, too!

    Reply
  15. Carrie | The Lavender Hytta says

    February 1, 2018 at 3:46 am

    Yum! Our family loves raspberries! I can’t wait to try this recipe out this summer when I go pick fresh raspberries.

    Reply
  16. Marjie Mare says

    January 31, 2018 at 11:49 pm

    I love that raspberries sauce, I feel like I could only use in the fancy beverages I am learning to make. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  17. Stephanie says

    January 31, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    This looks so easy, yet great! My boys don’t care for raspberries, but I might try this with some frozen strawberries we have and make them a special breakfast with waffles covered in strawberry sauce this weekend.

    Reply
  18. Kristyn says

    January 31, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Yes please. I love raspberries. This sauce can be put on breakfast or dessert.

    Reply
  19. Tonya says

    January 31, 2018 at 1:35 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! Raspberry sauce is so good, but i have never tried making it on my own! Looks so good!

    Reply
  20. Candice says

    January 31, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    Yum yum yum! I was just talking about planting raspberries in my garden this year, and now I have a new recipe to make with them! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      February 4, 2018 at 9:10 pm

      That sounds like a lovely idea Candice! We’d love to have our own garden one day soon 🙂

      Reply
  21. Shell says

    January 31, 2018 at 11:37 am

    Oh I LOVE raspberries!!!! This recipe sounds absolutely delicious and like something I need to make right away!! I’m sure my family will eat this too!

    Reply
  22. Angela Tolsma says

    January 31, 2018 at 10:37 am

    I love making raspberry sauce but I have never thought to strain it! Definitely doing that this weekend and having it on waffles! I am so glad you shared that about straining!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      February 4, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      Hi Angela! If you’re not bothered by the seeds you can totally skip it…try straining and see which you like better.

      Reply
  23. Miah Ke-leigh says

    January 31, 2018 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    Looks so good!

    Reply
  24. Daisha says

    January 31, 2018 at 8:29 am

    I have never made a sauce before and this one looks yummy to try. I’m picturing waffles and sauce for breakfast soon.

    Reply
  25. Tami says

    January 31, 2018 at 7:00 am

    This sounds delicious. I am afraid I will be putting this on everything! Yum!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      February 4, 2018 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks Tami! And we totally do put this on everything!

      Reply
  26. Neely Moldovan says

    January 30, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    My husband loves raspberry sauce! I will totally try this and make it for him. He would love it!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      February 4, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      Awesome! Perfect for special Valentine breakfast plans that you may have too 🙂

      Reply
  27. Lyne says

    January 30, 2018 at 1:18 pm

    5 stars
    I tried your recipe this morning and the kids loved it! I cooked it for longer to make it a little bit thicker. Next time I will also make double batch and keep the rest refrigerator.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      February 4, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      I’m so happy to hear you and the kids enjoyed it Lyne!

      Reply
  28. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    January 29, 2018 at 8:06 am

    5 stars
    I could enjoy this on its own too! Love that there’s not too much sugar in there and the ingredient list is nice and simple. I could definitely see a lot of uses for this one, even over yogurt! Cheers to more blogging adventures 😉

    Reply

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